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In 1965, A great night for rock ʹn roll on TV. The Rolling Stones and The Kinks made their first appearances on “Shindig” — now an hour long. We also saw The Dave Clark Five singing “Because”, Petula Clark performing “Downtown”, plus Gerry and The Pacemakers, Bobby Vee and Bobby Sherman.
In 1965, Alan Freed, perhaps the most important non-artist personality in the history of Rock-and-Roll, died on this date at the age of 43. He brought R&B artists to the attention of white teenagers, forever changing pop music. His racially-mixed concerts brought the rock beat and community scandal to middle America. Freed may have been the first to use the term “Rock and Roll” to refer to the style of music as opposed tot he part where itʹs played, but he didnʹt coin it. His career was destroyed in a massive payola scandal.
In 1965, Generalissimo Francisco Franco who wasnʹt dead yet met with Jewish representatives to discuss legitimizing Jewish communities in Spain.
In 1965, The Beatles appear on Shindig (ABC-TV).
In 1965, The Byrds recorded the Bob Dylan song “Mr. Tambourine Man” at Columbia Records in Hollywood.
In 1965, The U.S. Jet Propulsion Laboratory proposes a modified Apollo flight to fly around Mars and return.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #54. “The Postman Cometh”. The Castaways hear on the radio that Mary Annʹs boyfriend in Kansas is getting married. Mary Ann overhears the others talking about her, and mistakenly believes that she has been poisoned by the mushrooms she recently ate, and has only a short while left to live. A hilarious dream sequence follows, featuring the Professor sounding a lot like Cary Grant.
In 1966, R.C., “Keep On Running” by Spencer Davis Group peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1966, “16” MAGAZINE FOR FEBRUARY '66 Featured: DINO DESI and BILLY; THE BEATLES and ELVIS (what really happened at their secret meeting); SONNY and CHER; DAVID McCALLUM, HERMANʹS HERMITS, KEITH ALLISON
In 1966, The BBWAA elects Ted Williams to the Hall of Fame. Williams, the last batter to hit .400, receives 282 of a possible 302 votes. One has to wonder what kind of numbers he would have put up if he hadnʹt missed five years to military service. As it was, he won the Triple Crown twice, AL MVP twice, and produced the highest on-base average of all time (.483).
In 1967, On Another World, Liz (Audra Lindley) encouraged Danny to take Missy and split, even though she couldn't get Fred to help her unlock the trust fund.
In 1967, Philadelphia 76ers center Wilt Chamberlain makes all 15 of his field goal attempts, a NBA record, in a 119-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He beats the mark twice before 1966-67 season ends.
In 1967, Already a huge hit in the United States, “The Monkees” TV show began airing in Britain.
In 1968, R.C., “Chain Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, In what was billed as “The Game of the Century,” number two ranked Houston defeated top-ranked UCLA 71-69 at the Houston Astrodome in the first prime-time national telecast of a college basketball game.
In 1969, On Peyton Place, Dr. Michael Rossi (Ed Nelson) told Betty Harrington (Barbara Parkins) that she needed to keep Steven (James Douglas) away from her husband, Rodney (Rodney O'Neal).
In 1971, Henry Fonda gives sitcoms a shot in an easygoing ABC comedy “The Smith Family.” Janet Blair stars as his wife; the kids are Darleen Carr, Ronny Howard and Michael-James Wixted.
In 1972, On The Edge of Night, Orin Hillyer (Lester Rawlins) offered Jim Fields (Alan Feinstein) money so that he and Liz (Alberta Grant) would move to Claybank.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of the Bob Newhart Show: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette”. Other Articles: Doctor Kildare, The Inauguration
In 1973, R.C., “Rockin' Pneumonia — Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Here We Go Again”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.
In 1973, Richard Nixonʹs second inauguration as President of the United States takes place in Washington, D.C. with flags flown at half-staff in mourning for former President Harry Truman.
In 1966, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, "To Find a Man" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Buzz Kulik (director); Arnold Schulman (screenplay); Pamela Sue Martin, Darren O'Connor, Lloyd Bridges, Phyllis Newman, Tom Ewell, Tom Bosley, Miles Chapin, Schell Rasten, Antonia Rey, Vicki Sue Robinson, Rutanya Alda; Comedy; Drama
In 1973, 😉 “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie-Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Little Rain Must Fall” by Epic Splendor peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Working Man's Prayer” by Arthur Prysock peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Best Of Both Worlds” by Lulu peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Blessed Are The Lonely” by Robert Knight peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blind Eye” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Chain Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Didn't We” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Expecting To Fly” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Explosion In Your Soul” by The Soul Survivors peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Good Combination” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hey Boy (Take A Chance On Love)” by Ruby Andrews peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)” by James Brown peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Was Made To Love Her” by King Curtis peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm)” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Coming Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Let The Heartaches Begin” by Long John Baldry peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One Last Time” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tell Mama” by Etta James peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Alone In My Room” by Willie and The Walkers peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Been To Canaan” by Carole King peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Everybody Loves A Love Song” by Mac Davis peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Honey Chile” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In Another Land” by Bill Wyman peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Johnny Lightning” by The Stampeders peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Les Colombes” by Lise Thouin peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Us Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Living In The Past” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Power” by Sandpebbles peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Was Here Before The Stars” by Brian Foley peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Midnight Rider \ Woman To Woman” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mockingbird” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Monterey” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Next Plane To London” by Rose Garden peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Something's Missing” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Always On My Mind” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Come Softly To Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mr. Second Class” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Baby, Now That I've Found You” by The Foundations peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hush” by Somebody's Image peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Do It Again” by Steely Dan peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Magic Woman Touch” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Mother Was Her Name” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, 😉🤣 “School's Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, 🤔 “Black and White” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blau blüht der Enzian” by Heino peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bleib' doch steh'n” by Anna-Lena peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Children Of The Revolution” by T. Rex peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello-A” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Meine Art, Liebe zu zeigen” by Daliah Lavi peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mexico” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Monja” by Roland W. peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Morning Of My Life” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Seemann, weit bist du gefahren” by Freddy peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Silver Machine” by Hawkwind peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Unser tägliches Brot ist die Liebe” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Virginia Plain” by Roxy Music peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wig-Wam Bam” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Jeg og du og vi to” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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